Originally Posted by
Raiden
I want bicycle manufacturers, mechanics and salespeople to be able to make money too; the current state of affairs is death to most shops, even the best intentioned and hard-working. Working in a bicycle shop shouldn't necessarily be a near-minimum-wage proposition. If you ever go into a bicycle shop and have difficulty getting quality service, think about why.
I support my shop. You are barking up the wrong tree. The reason UK shops have cheap parts is because it is against the law to fix prices there. A free market. Change the policy here and US shops can compete on a level playing field.